BOS111 Spoken Bosnian I
BOS111 Spoken Bosnian I
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Faculty of Education
Mirzana Pasic-Kodric
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
To teach students basic features of the Bosnian language as a foreign language at the level of elementary rate, which represents elementary knowledge of the elementary characteristics of the Bosnian spoken and written language as well as intercultural differences and similarities between Turkish and Bosnian culture
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Prof. Dr. Mirzana Pašić Kodrić & Dženana Uzunović, MA: "Spoken Bosnian I" (Available in IUS Copy Store & Online in Microsoft 365 - Teams)
Additional Literature
1. Elias-Bursac, Ellen, Alexander, Ronelle: "Bosnian,"Croatian, Serbian, a Textbook: With Exercises and Basic Grammar", University of Wisconsin Press, 2010 2. Elias-Bursac, Ellen, Alexander, Ronelle: "Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Audio Supplement: To Accompany Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, a Textbook", University of Wisconsin Press, 2006 3. Mayhew, Anila, Alexander, Ronelle: "Eastern Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary" (Paperback), Lonely Planet Global Limited, Ireland, 2019.Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Team assignments
Team projects that involve real data, computer analysis, summary, interpretation and reporting
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphabets & sounds; Personal pronouns; Present - the verb "to be", Intercultural communication (Who is your Bosnian friend?) | 3 – 7 Textbook |
| 2 | Nominative, Plural of masculine & feminine nouns; Vocabulary differences; | 8 – 2 Textbook |
| 3 | Present Tense (Daily an University activities) | 13 – 17 Textbook |
| 4 | Numbers, colors | 18 – 24 Textbook |
| 5 | Accusative case (My family) | 25 – 29 Textbook |
| 6 | General review (Lexical fields and grammar); | |
| 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8 | The Past Tense | 30 – 34 Textbook |
| 9 | Language & intercultural understanding & sensibility (Music, Film, Literature in BiH & Turkiye) | 35 – 36 Textbook |
| 10 | Genitive case (National food and drinks) | 37 – 42 Textbook |
| 11 | Future Tense; (Plans for the future – civil, national and religious holidays, seasons) | 43 – 45 Textbook |
| 12 | Possesive pronouns (My country and Balkans) | 46 – 48 Textbook |
| 13 | General review | |
| 14 | Summery about Cases, Tenses ( My life in Sarajevo) | |
| 15 | FINAL EXAM |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS111.1 | Course | Monday 12:00 - 13:50 | B F1.8 | - | - |
| BOS111.2 | Course | Wednesday 15:00 - 16:50 | B F1.8 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online and /or Face to Face | |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 | Online and /or Face to Face |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Assignments/ Oral Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 3 ECTS credit course corresponds to 75 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Assignments /Oral exam
26 hours ⏳ (13 week × 2 h)
Styding for the Mid-Term
10 hours ⏳ (5 week × 2 h)
Final exam study
10 hours ⏳ (5 week × 2 h)
Organising and delivering presentation
1 hours ⏳ (1 week × 1 h)
75 Total Workload Hours
3 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [BOS111] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| BOS111 | Spoken Bosnian I | 0 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | BOS112 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Mirzana Pasic-Kodric | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 9:00-12:00 Online and /or Face to Face Tuesday: 14:00-16:00 Online and /or Face to Face |
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| mpasic-kodric@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | To teach students basic features of the Bosnian language as a foreign language at the level of elementary rate, which represents elementary knowledge of the elementary characteristics of the Bosnian spoken and written language as well as intercultural differences and similarities between Turkish and Bosnian culture | |||||||||
| Textbook | Prof. Dr. Mirzana Pašić Kodrić & Dženana Uzunović, MA: "Spoken Bosnian I" (Available in IUS Copy Store & Online in Microsoft 365 - Teams) | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Team assignments. Team projects that involve real data, computer analysis, summary, interpretation and reporting | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Alphabets & sounds; Personal pronouns; Present - the verb "to be", Intercultural communication (Who is your Bosnian friend?) | 3 – 7 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Nominative, Plural of masculine & feminine nouns; Vocabulary differences; | 8 – 2 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Present Tense (Daily an University activities) | 13 – 17 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Numbers, colors | 18 – 24 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Accusative case (My family) | 25 – 29 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 6 | General review (Lexical fields and grammar); | |||||||||
| Week 7 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 8 | The Past Tense | 30 – 34 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Language & intercultural understanding & sensibility (Music, Film, Literature in BiH & Turkiye) | 35 – 36 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Genitive case (National food and drinks) | 37 – 42 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Future Tense; (Plans for the future – civil, national and religious holidays, seasons) | 43 – 45 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Possesive pronouns (My country and Balkans) | 46 – 48 Textbook | ||||||||
| Week 13 | General review | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Summery about Cases, Tenses ( My life in Sarajevo) | |||||||||
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAM | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments/ Oral Exam | 1 | 20 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 14 | 28 | Assignments /Oral exam | 2 | 13 | 26 | |||
| Research Projects | 0 | |||||||||
| Styding for the Mid-Term | 2 | 5 | 10 | Final exam study | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Organising and delivering presentation | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 75 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 3 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 18/02/2026 | |||||||||